TC Res. No. 2012-15 Larry Brooks ServiceTOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 12 -15
SERIES OF 2012
A RESOLUTION IN APPRECIATION OF LARRY BROOKS'S YEARS OF SERVICE
WHEREAS, Larry Brooks served the citizens of Avon from 1984 to 2012 in several roles
during his tenure, beginning as Director of Public Works and Transportation, Assistant Town
Manager, Town Manager and finally as a Town Advisor on numerous special projects; and
WHEREAS, Larry Brooks has consistently gone above and beyond the call of duty to
serve the citizens of Avon, through countless hours promoting the town of Avon, attending
meetings with neighboring communities and policy committees, town functions, and special
events and making every effort to promote the vibrancy and prosperity of the community over a
period of twenty -eight (28) years; and
WHEREAS, Larry's service has been exemplary in his unwavering commitment,
thoughtfulness, thoroughness, vision, energy, commitment and value; and
WHEREAS, Larry has assumed leadership responsibility for negotiations with
developers of both large resorts hotels and large big -box retailers; and
WHEREAS, Larry managed numerous capital improvement projects for Avon such as
the Avon Recreation Center, the Swift Gulch Public Works, Transportation and Fleet
Maintenance Facility, and the Avon Road roundabout improvements; and
WHEREAS, Larry managed the completion of several Master Plans including the Avon
Comprehensive Plan, The East Town Center Plan, The West Town Center plans and
community enhancement projects such as Lake Street, the Transit Center, The Avon Heat
Recovery project, the creation of the Urban Renewal Authority and pursuing the Eagle Valley
Land Exchange for the benefit of the Avon community; and
WHEREAS, Larry collaborated with neighboring communities and governmental
agencies including Beaver Creek Resort Company, Vail Resorts, Town of Vail, Eagle County
(including ECO), 1 -70 Coalition, and Rocky Mountain Rail Authority to provide input on topics of
regional concern, including but not limited to transportation, recreation, housing, land use
development; and
WHEREAS, Larry has provided outstanding leadership to Avon staff, mentoring and
guiding departments to providing excellent municipal services for the Avon community; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF AVON,
AS FOLLOWS:
The sincere thanks of the Town Council, the residents and the Staff of the Town of Avon
are extended to Larry Brooks for his significant role in helping Avon achieve its full
potential as a community where a diversity of people live, work and play.
ADOPTED THIS 23RD DAY OF OCTOBER 2012.
TOWN COUNCIL, AVON, CO DO
Rich Carroll, Mayor
ATTEST: